i-adjective
unreliable; undependable; vague
Describes a person, thing, or information that cannot be relied on; often implies a lack of certainty or firmness.
彼の言うことはいつも頼りない。
What he says is always unreliable.
この地図は頼りなく
This map was so vague that I got lost.
i-adjective
Describes a person who looks weak, lonely, or in need of support; often used for someone who seems pitifully dependent.
一人で立っている子供が頼りなさそうに見えた。
The child standing alone looked helpless.
彼女は頼りない声で助けを求めた。
She asked for help in a forlorn voice.
i-adjective
Describes a feeling of anxiety or lack of confidence about a situation; often used when one feels unsettled or insecure.
明日の試験のことを考えると、なんだか頼りない気持ちになる。
Thinking about tomorrow's exam makes me feel somewhat uneasy.
彼の返事が遅いので、頼りなく待っていた。
Since his reply was late, I waited anxiously.